In recent weeks I showed you how I upcycle simple items from Ikea using just paper and glue. Other places where you can find interesting things to transform are the “pound shops” found in most high streets.
The two dishes you see below were decoupaged from the back so they are food-safe and even washable by hand.
The other materials you’ll need for decoupage on glass are patterned paper napkins (30-50 pence each) and Decoupage glass and porcelain glue (£13.23 for 250 ml). You have to cut the paper shapes quite precisely and then glue them right next to each other as any overlaps will show. Once the glue is dry, it needs to be “set” in the oven at 160 degrees for 20 minutes (check this step if you use a different adhesive to the one I suggest here).
Of all the techniques I teach, I have to admit that reverse decoupage is the trickiest but also the one that produces the most impressive results. If you are interested in learning this method, I recommend you attend one of my classes as that will save you much time and frustration. Once you have successfully completed a project under my guidance, you will have the necessary skills to carry on upcycling other glass items at home. Click here to find out full details and upcoming dates.
